Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The splendor of Sadhu Sangama/the association with the Santhbrindh Mahathma

 

Chapter – 4 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The splendor of Sadhu Sangama/the association with the Santhbrindh Mahathma

The fruitfulness of the rarest birth achieved as a human is the attainment of Dharma/righteousness, Arththa/wealth, Kama/desires, and Moksha/free from dualities of grief and joy, respect and disrespect, happiness and sorrow.  The association with the ascetics, Sadhu Santh Mahathma would provide the fruitfulness of life and commendable rewards of the dip in the king of holy Theertha/Prayag instantly, like the crow transformed into a Cuckoo, and the Raven into a swan.  Maharishi Narada who was born to a servant maid in his previous birth has achieved the association of the Santh Mahathma, engaged in the relentless service of them, thus attained the birth of illustrious Sage. Maharishi Balmiki who was a hunter in a previous life had the fortune to meet the Saptharishis, took shelter in the Ramanama, and achieved the birth of ‘Adhikavi’ and Ghatasambhava/Sage Agasthya who was born at the touch of Varuna, have described their lives and the transformation they have achieved with the association of the saintly people. The Jalachara/aquatic animals, Sthalachara/animals on the Earth, Nabhachara/humans whoever attained the association of ascetic has achieved an abundance of fruitfulness in their lives, they have achieved wisdom, purity, prosperity, serenity, and liberation from the repeated cycles of birth, hence the Veda and scriptures highly eulogizes the Sadhu Samagama/association with the ascetics. The attainment of Parmaraththa Thaththva/all the material matters have impermanent nature, hence the happiness derived out of the attachment to these material matters and infinite Nama Roopa Dhrishya has impermanent nature too.  The Jeevathma is Paramathma, soul/Athman is eternal, changeless, free from affliction, pure, unblemished, and has neither birth nor death, hence the attachment to the imperishable Paramathma Parambhramam is blissful. The achievement of Paramarththa Thaththva is unattainable without the association of the Santhbrindh Mahathmas, and the achievement of the association with the ascetics is impractical without the grace of the Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra. The association with the Santh Mahathma is the root of bliss elevates the Jeeva from the grief and sufferings of worldly existence caused by the ignorance and illusion, it makes the life of the Sadhaka fruitful with the achievement of contentment and bliss/free from the sufferings of dualities. It is the same as the association of the deceitful and wicked changes the life of a Jeeva, the association with these noble souls transforms the ignorant Jeeva into pious and fortunate. The Jeeva who has achieved the purity and serenity of the mind with the association of these noble souls, will not lose their nobleness even if they fall into the wicked association, they would keep upright the virtues like the serpent hold the gem on its forehead. The benefits of ‘Sadhu Santh Samagama’ was highly eulogized by illustrious Rishis and Sages, like Maharishi Valmiki, Lord Bhrama, Vishnu, and Shiva, hence I have little to describe it.  Although I am an unworthy Jeeva, I shall make fullest efforts to describe the glories of the association of Sadhu Santh Mahathma, it would be like the street vendor speaking about the precious gems.

Suni Samucchi Hi Jan Mudhitha Man  Manjjahim Athi Anuraga | Lahahim Chari Phal Acchath Thanu Sadhu Samaj Prayaga ||

 

Bhajjan Phal Pekhiau Thathkala | Kaka Hohim Pika Bakau Marala || Suni Acharaja Karai Jani Koyi | Sathsangathi Mahima Nahi Goyi || Balmika Naradha Ghatajoni | Nija Nija Mukhani Kahi Nija Honi || Jalachara Thalachara Nabhachara Nana | Je Jad Chethan Jeeva  Jahana || Mathi Keerithi Gathi Bhoothi Bhalayi | Jab Jehi Jathan Jaham Jehi Payi || So Janab Sathsanga Prabhau | Lokahu Bedh Na  Aana  Upau || Binu Sathsang Bibeka Na  Hoyi | Ramakripa Binu Sulabh Na Soyi || Sathsangatha Mudha Mangala Mangala  MOOla | Soyi Phala Sidhdhi Sab  Sadhana Phoola || Sad Sudharihim Sathsangathi Payi | Paras Paras Kudhath Suhayi|| Bidhi Bas Sujana Kusangath Parahi | Phani Mani Sama Nija Gun Anusarahim || Bidhi Hari Hara Kabi  Kobidha Bani| Kahath Sadhu Mahima  Sakuchani || So Mo San Kahi Jath  Na Kaise| Sak  Banika Mani Guna Gan Jaise ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The benefits of the association of the Sadhu Santh Mahathma which represents movable Prayaga/King of Theertha

 

Chapter – 3 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Chaupai – 1 - The benefits of the association of the Sadhu Santh Mahathma which represents movable Prayaga/King of Theertha

 

The Sadhaka who has strived to achieve Sidhdhanjjana/the Kajol of wisdom, with the practice of Bhakti, Gnana, Vairagya, perceives the omnipresent supreme Bhramam/Oneness-in-all finds the treasure on the hill-top, dense wood, and all over the Earth, remains free from afflictions, trepidation, and fear of death. The dust particles from the lotus feet of the preceptor are the Kajol of wisdom, ambrosia which cures the darkness of ignorance, I have applied that Sidhdhanjjana on my eyes and got rid of the blindness caused by the illusion, Mayaroopi Samsara, and began to narrate the glorious legend of Lord Sri Rama, that released me from the interest in the worldly matters, the chase for the material matters and bodily pleasure/Prakrithi of fleeting nature and thereby I have got rid of sufferings and grief of worldly existence. I shall prostrate before the twice-born/Bhramans who are the Gods on the Earth/Bhudhevatha, who dispel the ignorance born out of lack of Bhakti/devotion, Gnana/ wisdom, and Vairagya/renunciation. I shall prostrate before the Sadhu Santh Mahathma who is the abode of mercy, virtues and compassion, they are free from attachments to worldly matters, sinless, free from grief and sufferings. The assemblage of these Sadhu Santh Mahathmas is described as the movable Prayaga/the King of Theerthas, the purifier of the Earth, the Triveni/confluence of Devanadhi Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswathi. The sacred river Yamuna who is the daughter of Lord Surya removes the sins of the worshiper, and the legend of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva multiplies the devoutness, and showers an abundance of bliss and auspiciousness. The firm belief and faith represent the auspicious Banyan tree, and the performance of righteousness symbolizes the sacred Prayaga. The movable Prayaga/gatherings of the Santh Mahathma Sadhus are easily accessible, and it removes ignorance, illusion caused the grief and sufferings of Samsara of the Jeeva who have taken shelter in them. The association of the Sadhu Santh Mahatmas is beyond description, it is the King of holy Theertha/Prayag, provides commendable rewards and nearness to supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

Jatha  Suanjjan Anji Dhuga Sadhaka Sidhdha Sujan | Kauthuka Dhekath Saila Ban Bhoothal  Bhoori Nidhana ||

Guru Padha Raja Mridhumanjjula Anjjan | Nayana Amiadhraga Dhosha Bibanjjan || Bandhau Prathama Mahisura Charana | Mohajanitha Samsaya Sab Harana || Sujan Samaj Sakala Guna Khani | Karau Pranam Saprema Subani || Sadhu Charitha Subha Charitha Kapasu | Neerasa Bisadha Gunamaya Phala Jasu || Jo Sahi Dhukha Paricchidhra Dhurava | Bandhaneeya  Jehim Jaga Jas Pava || Mudha Mangalamaya Santh Samaju | Jo Jag Jangama Theeratharaju || Ramabhakthi Jaham Surasari Dhara | Sarsayi Bhrama  Bichar Prachara || Bidhi Nishedhamaya Kalimala Harani | Karama Katha  Rabinandhini Barani || Harihara Katha Birajathi Beni | Sunath Sakala Mudha Mangala Dheni || Batu Bisvas Achala Nija  Dharma | Theeratharaj Samaj Su Karama || Sabahi Sulabha Sab Dhin Sab  Desa | Sevath  Sadhar  Samana Kalesa || Akatha Alaukika Theeratharau | Dheyi Sadhdhya Phala Pragat Prabhau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The preceptor is none other than Lord Hari who removes the ignorance and illusion of Samsara

 

Chapter – 3 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Chaupai - 1– The preceptor is none other than Lord Hari who removes the ignorance and illusion of Samsara

 

I shall prostrate before Goddess Vani/Goddess of speech, grammar, vocabulary, Chandhass, poetic skills, and Lord Vinayaka is the remover of obstacles.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Bhavani and Lord Shankara, who symbolizes the dedication and pure devotion/Shraddha Bhakti respectively, without which it is impossible to perceive the supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva/Oneness-in-all. I shall prostrate before the supreme Preceptor who is none other than Lord Shankara, who is adorned in the crescent moon on the reddish-brown matted hair locks, impart the knowledge of Paramarththa Thaththva/ Prakrithi is destructible, and the Athman is indestructible Purusha/Paramathma. I shall prostrate before the Kapeeshwara Lord Hanuman and Kavishwara /Maharishi Valmiki, who takes immense pleasure in singing the praise of Lord Seetha Rama, and resides in the dense wood of devotion to Lord Seetha Rama.   I shall prostrate before Goddess Sitha who is the beloved consort of Lord Rama, she is creator, preserver, and destroyer of the Universe and its living beings, she is the destroyer of sufferings of Samsara, and provider of an abundance of auspicious to her worshiper. I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Hari who has incarnated as Lord Sri Ramachandra, he is the Lord of Mayapathi, worshiped by Lord Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, deities, demons and Munigana. Whoever worships Lord Sri Seetharama would get rid of the illusion/ignorance of ‘rope mistaken as serpent causes trepidation’, Maya of the Samsara/Jagath Mithya Bhrama Sathyam. ‘Sri Ramacharitha Manas’ was composed by Sri Tulsidas Maharaj eulogizes the splendor of Lord Raghunath, is the essence of Shastra, Nigama Agama, Purana.

 

Chaupai – 1

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Ganesha who is the leader of Ganas of Lord Shiva, he is the source of success in endeavors and remover of the evilness of Kali era, he has an attractive face resembles an elephant, is the essence of wisdom and virtues, I shall sincerely pray to Lord Ganesha to shower compassionate grace upon us. He is the Lord of distressed Jeeva whose grace is sufficient to transform the Jeeva who have no speaking ability to achieve excellence in speech, and the physically challenged climb up the mountain easily. I shall contemplate upon the supreme Lord Hari who reclines on the Anantha in the Ksheerasagara, he has marvelous dark cloud complexioned limbs, his beautiful eyes have the resemblance to red lotus flower petals. I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Mahadeva along with Goddess Sri Parvathi who is the abode of compassion and mercy, he has the complexion of camphor, jasmine flowers, and the luster of the moon, kindly shower compassionate grace on us. I shall prostrate before the lotus feet of the preceptor who is an ocean of mercy, none other than Supreme Lord Hari enlightens the Jeeva with the knowledge of Paramarththa Thaththva, and thereby removes the ignorance and illusion, like the radiance of the sun removes the darkness.

 

I shall offer humble salutation at the lotus feet of the preceptor, who is the ocean of mercy, effulgent, kind, and compassionate to Jeeva. He resembles the reservoir of the life-giving herb, destroys the interest in the worldly matters and Prapancha of impermanent nature, with the knowledge of destructible Prakrithi and indestructible Purusha/Paramathma, to the Jeeva who have taken shelter at his lotus feet. The fortunate ones are whose body is smeared in the sacred ashes, resembles Lord Shiva, and remain in supreme bliss, and the auspicious mark on the forehead attracts the host of virtues. The grace of the preceptor removes the dirt/impurities of the mind, like the mirror, gets cleansed with a magical touch. The sparkling feet' nails resemble gem, of the preceptor would remove the darkness of ignorance, impurities and enhances the wisdom/oneness-in all, in the Jeeva who have taken shelter at his lotus feet. The luster from the feet of the preceptor would remove the ignorance and impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, attachment to material matters, and infinite Nama Roopa Dhrishya, in the Mithyaroopi Samsara.  The Jeeva who have taken shelter at the lotus feet of the preceptor is highly fortunate, get rid of sufferings and grief of worldly existence, and the hidden gem like the glorious legends of Lord Sri Ramachandra would come into the light.

 

Varnnanamarththasandhanam Rasanam  Chandhassamapi | Mangalananam Cha  Kartharau Vandhe Vani Vinayakau ||

 

Bhavani Shankarau Vandhe  Shradhdha Vishwasa Roopinau | Yabhyam Vina Na Pashyanthi Sidhdha: Svantha: Sthameeshwaram ||

 

Vandhe Bodhamayam Nithyam Gurum Shankararoopinam | Yamishratho Hi Vakroapi Chandhra: Sarvathra Vandhyathe ||

 

Seetharama Gunagrama Punyaranyaviharinau | Vandhe  Vishudhdha Vijjanau Kaveeshwara Kapeeshwarau ||

 

Udhbhava Sthithi Samharakarinim Kleshaharinam | Sarvashreshyaskari Seetham Nathoahm Ramavallabham ||

 

Yanmayavashavarththi Vishwamakhilam Bhramadhi Devasura | Yathsaththvadhamrishaiva Bhathi Sakalam Rajjau Yayaherbhrama: | Yath Padha Plavamekameva Hi  Bhavambhodhesthi Theershavatham | Vandheham Thama Sheshakaranaparam Ramakhyameesham Harim ||

 

Nana Purana Nigamagama Sammatham Yadh Ramayano Nigadhitham Kacchithdhanyathoapi | Svantha: Sukhaya Tulasi Raghunatha Gaya Bhasha Nibandhamathi Manjjulamathanothi ||

 

Jo Sumirath Sidhi Hoyi Gan  Nayak Karibar Badhan | Karau Anugraha Soyi Budhdhi Rasi  Subha Guna Sadhan ||

 

Mooka Hoyi Bachal Pangu Chadayi Giribar Gahan | Jasu  Kripam So  Dhayala Dhravau Sakala Kalimala Dhahan ||

 

Neela Saroruha Syama Tharuna Aruna Barija Nayan | Karau So Mama Ura  Dhama Sadha Cheerasagar Sayan ||

 

Kundha Indhu Sama Dheha  Umaraman Karuna Ayan | Jahi Dheena Para Neha Karau Kripa Mardhan Mayan ||

 

Bandhau Gurupadha Kancha Kripasindhu Nararoopa Hari | Mahamoha Thama Punjja Jasu Bachan Rabi Karanikara ||

 

Bandhau Gurupadha Padhuma Paraga | Suruchi Subas Sarasa Anuraga || Amiau Moorimaya Chooran Charu | Saman Sakala Bhava Ruja Parivaru || Sukrithi Sambhu Than Bimala Bibhoothi |Manjjual Mangala Modha Prasoothi || Jan Man Manju Mukura Mal Harani | Kiyam Thilak Gunagan Baskarani || Sreeguru Padha Nakha Mani  Gan Jothi | Sumirath Dhivya Dhrishti Hiyam Hothi || Dhalan Moha Thama So  Saprakasu | Bade Bhaga Ura  Avayi Jasu || Udharahim Bimala Bilochan Hi Ke | Mitahim Dhosha Dhukha Bhava Rajani Ke || Soojjahim Rama Charitha Mani Manika | Guputh Pragat Jaham Jo Jehi Khanik ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Karanyasa – Anganyasa - Dhyanam

 

Chapter – 2 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Karanyasa – Anganyasa - Dhyanam

Karanyasa -  is the practice of recitation of Manthras/verses with particular gestures, using fingers, palm, and the back of the palm.

The utterance of sacred Tharakamanthra ‘Ram’ provides all kinds of auspiciousness in the Universe, it provides richness, wealth, fame, Purusharththa/Dharma, Arththa, Kama, Moksha, and ultimately liberation from the Samsarachakra/repeated births. /utterance of this verse followed by touching the thumb with the index finger.  Whoever constantly recites the Ramanama, will get relieved from the sins instantly, it removes the sins from the close proximity of the worshiper/utterance of the verse followed by touching thumbs with the index finger. The sacred Sri Ramanama is superior among the Manthra that removes all the sins of the worshiper/utterance of this verse followed by touching the thumb with the middle finger. Oh! Uma, the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra makes the whole creatures of the Universe dance like puppets/utterances of this verse followed by touching the thumb with the ring finger. The moment Jeeva gets relieved from ignorance and illusion and begins to worship Lord Sri Ramachandra would get freed from the multitudes of sins committed in the several births/utterances of this verse followed by touching the thumb with the little finger. Oh! Raghukulanayaka, who was born in the illustrious clan of Raghu, wielded in powerful bow and arrows, kindly protect us/utterance of this verse followed by touching the palm and back of the palms of each hand.

 

Anganyasa – is the practice of recitation of verses touching the limbs

The utterance of sacred Tharakamanthra ‘Ram’ provides all kinds of auspiciousness in the Universe, it provides richness, wealth, fame, Purusharththa/Dharma, Arththa, Kama, Moksha, and ultimately liberation from the Samsarachakra/repeated births. The utterance of this verse followed by touching the heart with the right hand.  Whoever constantly recites the Ramanama, will get relieved from the sins instantly, it removes the sins from the close proximity of the worshiper/utterance of the verse followed by touching the forehead with the right hand. The sacred Sri Ramanama is superior among the Manthra that removes all the sins of the worshiper/utterance of this verse followed by touching the tuft. Oh! Uma, the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra makes the whole creatures of the Universe dance like puppets/utterances of this verse followed by touching the right and left arms. The moment Jeeva gets relieved from ignorance and illusion and begins to worship Lord Sri Ramachandra would get freed from the multitudes of sins committed in the several births/utterances of this verse followed by touching the eyes. Oh! Raghukulanayaka, who was born in the illustrious clan of Raghu, wielded in powerful bow and arrows, kindly protect us/utterance of this verse followed by taking the right hand around the forehead and hold the left-hand index and middle fingers with the right.

 

Dhyanam –

Oh! Lord of Tulsidas, Oh! Hari, you have beautiful eyes that resemble lotus flower petals, you remove the sufferings and grief of your devotees with your compassionate grace, you have attractive limbs of dark cloud complexion. You reside in the heart of Lord Mahadeva who is the destroyer of Kamadeva, you have incarnated to annihilate the wicked demons, and thereby reduce the burden of Mother Earth. You have provided great pleasure to the Santh, Mahatmas, Munibrindha like the honey bees who take immense pleasure in the meditation and contemplation of your lotus feet. You are the protector of twice-born, righteousness, and Lord of distressed Jeeva. Oh! Prabho, you have crushed the pride of the wicked demons, Khara, Dhushana and Viradha. Oh! Ravanari, you are the enemy of Ravana, beheaded him in the vicious battle, you are the King of Kings, who is the delight of King Dhasharatha, Oh! Prabho, you are the precious gem of the Kingdom of Ayodhya, your glories and boundless compassion are highly eulogized by the Veda, scriptures, illustrious Rishis, sages, and sacred texts. Oh! Prabho, the mere utterance of your sacred name would remove the grief and sufferings of Samsara, and accumulated sins of various births. Oh! Tulsidas Prabhu kindly protects the distressed Jeeva.

 

Karanyasa –

Jaga Mangala Gunagrama Ram Ke | Dhani Mukuthi Dhan Dharmadhama Ke || Angushtabhyam Nama: || Rama Rama Kahi Je  Jamuhahi | Theenhahi Na Papapunja Samuhahim || Tharjjaneebhyam Nama: || Ram Sakala Namaha The Adhika | Hoau Natha Adha Khaga Gana Badhika || Madhyamabhyam Nama: || Uma Dharu Joshitha Ki Nayi | Sabahi Nachavath Ram Gusayi || Anamikabhyam Nama: || Sanmukha Hoyi Jeev Mohi Jabahim | Janma Koti Adha Nasahim Thabahim || Kanishtikabhyam Nama: || Mamabhirakshya Raghukulanayak | Dhritha Bar Chapa Ruchira Kar  Sayak || Karathalakaraprishtabhyam Nama: ||

 

Anganyasa –

Jaga Mangala Gunagrama Ram Ke | Dhani Mukuthi Dhana Dharmadhama Ke || Hridhayaya Nama: || Rama Rama Kahi Je  Jamuhahim | Thinhahi Na Papapunja Samuhahim || Shirase Swaha || Rama Sakala Namaha The Adhika | Hoau Nath Adha Khaga Gana Badhika || Shikhayai Vashat || Uma Dharu Joshitha Ki Nayi | Sabahi  Nachavath Ramu Gosayi || Kavachaya Hum || Sanmukha Hoyi Jeev  Mohi Jabahim| Janma Koti Adha Nasahim Thabahim || Nethrabhyam Vausht || Mamabhirakshya Raghukulanayaka | Dhritha Bar  Chap Ruchira Kara Sayak || Asthraya Phat ||

 

Dhyanam -  

Mamavalokaya  Pankajalochan | Kripa  Bilokani Soch Bimochan || Neela  Thamarasa Syama  Kama Ari | Hridhaya Kancha Makarandha  Madhupa Hari || Jathudhan Barooth Bal Banjjan | Muni Sajjan Ranjjan Adha Ganjjan || Bhoosur  Sasi Nava Brindha Balahak | Asaran Saran Dheen Jana Gahak || Bhujabal Bipula  Bhar Mahi Khanditha | Khar  Dhooshan Biradha Badha Panditha || Ravanari  Sukharoop Bhoopbar | Jaya Dhasharath Kula Kumudh Sudhakar || Sujasa Purana Bidhitha Nigamagama | Gavath Sur  Muni  Santh Samagama || Karuneeka Byaleeka Madha Khandan | Sab Bidhi  Kusala Kosala Mandan || Kalimala Mathan Nama Mamatha Han | Tulasidas Prabhu Pahi Pranatha Jan ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sri Ramayan Aarathi – Initial Prayers

 

Chapter – 1 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Ramayan Aarathi – Initial Prayers

 

I shall offer humble salutations to the glorious legend Sri Ramayan, which was sung in praise of Lord Sri Seetha Ramachandra, in elegant and nectar-like verses. It was eulogized by Lord Bhrama, Sanakadhi, Maharishi Narada, Balmiki, intellectuals, Shuka, Sanakadhis, Adhi Shesha, and Devi Sarada, and highly praised the fame of Pavanasutha/Sri Hanuman. The Veda, Purana, Shasthra, Munigana, Santh, Mahathma, highly rejoiced and praised listening to it. It is frequently eulogized by Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani, the Ghatasambhava Sage Agasthya, Byasa/Maharishi Vyasa, Sage Kakabhusundi and Garuda. It is superior among all the scriptures which removes the impurities and sins of the Kali era and provides Mukthi to the Jeeva whoever sings in praise of it. Moreover, it removes the Thapathrya/Adhidheivik, Adhibhauthik, Adhyathmik, grief, and sufferings of worldly existence and vicious cycles of rebirth as well.

Initial Prayers –

I shall reverentially prostrate before the supreme ascetic/Shuchivratha Saint Tulsidas Maharaj, kindly take your seat on the South-west, and accept our oblations. I shall reverentially prostrate before the ascetic Balmiki who is highly auspicious, kindly take your seat on the north-east, and accept our oblations. I shall reverentially prostrate before Lord of Gauri/Gauripathi, Oh! Maheshwara, kindly take your seat on the southeast and accept our oblations. I shall reverentially prostrate before Lakshman, kindly take your seat along with Devi Urmila, on the southern quarter of the alter, and accept our oblations. I shall reverentially prostrate before Shathrughna, kindly take your seat along with Devi Shruthikeerthi, on the western quarter of the alter, and accept our oblations. I shall reverentially prostrate before Bharatha, kindly take your seat along with Devi Mandavi, on the northern quarter, and accept our oblations.  I shall reverentially prostrate before Lord Hanuman, Oh! Kripanidhe, kindly take your seat on the eastern quarter and accept our oblations.

 

The principal veneration of Lord Seetha Rama conducted with the flowers along with the recitation of the following verses “ I shall reverentially prostrate before the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Seetha. He has beautiful eyes that resemble red lotus flower petals, attired in majestic yellow silk garment, he has lovely limbs of rain cloud complexion, he has attractive long hands, a pleasing smile on his face. He is Karunasamudra/ocean of mercy, he is beloved of Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna, worshiped by Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and deities, and fulfills all the desires of the worshiper. Oh! Janakinatha, Oh! Raghava, kindly take a seat with Devi Seetha on the center of the altar and accept our oblations along with the Vayuputhra. Oh! Rama, kindly take a seat on the marvelous throne decorated with the gold and gem.”

 

The glorious verses of Sri Ramacharitha Manas is known as ‘Manasa Ramayana’, the Rishis are Lord Shiva, Sage Kakabhusundi, and Sri Goswami Tulsidas, the Principal deity is Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Seetha, the Beeja is ‘Rama’, devotion is the Shakthi that cures the Thrividhathapa, and the purpose of the recitation of this sacred scripture to get rid of Thapathraya and achieve an abundance of devoutness at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Seetharama. The Shodasha Upacharas are conducted to the principle deity, such as 1)Padhya, 2)Arghyam 3)Achamaniya 4)Snaniya 5)Vasthra 6)Abhushana 7)Gandha 8) Pushpa, 9)Dhupa 10) Deepa 11)Naivedhya 12) Achamaniya 13)Thambula 14)Sthavapatha 15) Tharpana 16) Namaskara.

 

Sri  Ramayan Aarathi

 

Aarathi Sri Ramayanji Ki | Keerathi Kalith Lalitha Siya Pi Ki || Gavath Bhramadhika Muni Naradh | Balmika Bigyan Bisaradh || Suka Sanakadhi Sesha Aru Saradh | Barani Pavanasuth Keerathi  Neeki || Gavath Bedh Puran Ashtadhas | Cchau Sasthra Sab Granthan Ko Rasa || Munijan Dhan Santhan Sarbas | Sar  Amsa Samath Sabahi Ki || Gavath  Santhath Sambhu Bhavani | Aru  Ghat Sambhava Muni Bigyani || Byas Aadhi Kabibarj Bakhani | Kagabhusundi Garuda Ke  Hi Ki || Kalimala Harani Bishaya Rasa Pheeki | Subhaga Singar Mukthi Jubathi Ki || Dhalan Roga Bhava Bhoori Ami Ki | Thatha Matha Sab Bidhi Tulasi Ki ||

Initial Prayers –

||Om Tulasidasaya Nama: ||

Tulasika Namasthubhyamihagaccha  Shuchivratha | Nairuthya Upavishyedham Poojanam Prathigrihyatham ||

||Om Valmikaya Nama: ||

Sri Valmika Namasthubhyamihagaccha  Shubhapradha | Uththara Poorvayormadhye Thishta Griheeshva Me Archanam ||

||Om Gauripathaye Nama: ||

Gauripathe Namasthubhyamihagaccha  Maheshwara | Poorva Dhakshinayor Madhye  Thishta Poojam Grihaname||

 

||Om Srisapathnikaya Lakshmanaya Nama: ||

Sri Lakshmana Namasthubhyamihagaccha  Sahapriya: | Yamyabhage Samathishta Poojanam Sagrihanam Me ||

|| Om Srisapathnikaya Shathrughnaya Nama: ||

Sri Shathrughna Namasthubhyamihagaccha  Sahapriya: | Peedasya Pashchimebhage Poojanam  Sveekurushvame ||

 

||Om Srisapathnikaya Bharathaya Nama: ||

Sri Bharatha Namasthubhyamihagaccha  Sahapriya: | Peedakasthyoththare Bhage Thishta Poojam Grihaname ||

 

|| Om Hanumathe Nama: ||

Sri Hanuman Namasthubhyamihagaccha Kripanidhe | Poorvabhagam Samathishta Poojanam Sweekuru Prabho ||

 

Atha Pradhanapooja Cha  Karthavya Vidhipoorvakam | Pushpanjjalim Griheethva Thu Dhyanam Kuryathparasya Cha ||

Rakthambhojadhalabhirama Nayanam Peethambaralankritham Shyamangam Dhvibhujam Prasannavadhanam Sriseethaya Shobhitham |Karunyamrithasagaram Priyaganair Mathradhibhirbhavitham Vandhe VishnuShivadhisevyam Anisham Bhaktheshta Sidhdhipradham ||Aagaccha  Janakinatha Janakya Saha Raghava | Grihanam Mama Poojam Cha  Vayuputhradhibhiryutha: ||Suvarnnarachitham Rama Dhivyastharana Shobhitham| Asanam Hi Maya Dhaththam Grihana Manichithritham ||

Om Asya Sriman Manasa Ramayana Sreeramacharithasya |Sri Shivakakabhushundi Yajjavalkya Goswami Tulasidasa Rishaya:| Sri Seetharamo Dhevatha| Sriramanama Beejam |Bhavarogahari Bhakthi: Shakthi: Mama Niyanthrithasheshavighnathaya Sri Seetharama Preethipoorvakam Sakalamanoratha Sidhdhyarththam Pade Viniyoga: ||

||Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram||

 

Chapter -27 - Uththarakandam

Phalashruthi :

 

Sri Goswami Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “ Oh! Mortals, The auspicious conversation/Shubhasamvadha between Lord Shambhu and Devi Uma would provide happiness and remove the grief and sorrows of the listeners and readers. It removes repeated birth and death; it provides immense bliss to the ascetics and noble souls, especially to the people who are sincerely engaged in the worship of Lord Rama. I have sung in praise of the glorious Sri Ramacharitha as it is known to my intellect with the grace of Prabhu Sri Ramachandra. In this Kali era, the worship of Rama, singing in praise of him, and contemplating and meditating upon him would provide an abundance of piousness, which is equivalent to the performance of Yoga, Yaga, Tapas, Japa, Vratham, and worship. Oh! Mortals, leave all your deceitfulness and contemplate upon that Prabhu Sri Rama, and get purified. Oh! Mind, contemplate upon that supreme Lord who is eulogized by deities, Veda, Shastra, Puranas, intellectuals, Sages, and Rishis.  Oh! Mind, who did not achieve the Sadhgathi after contemplating that Prabhu? The prostitute Pingala, the twice-born Ajamila, the hunter Valmiki, Pakshiraja/Garuda, the elephant /Gajendra, and there are endless people who have attained Moksha with their devotion to the supreme Lord. The chandalas, Yavana, Kiratha, Khasa, Abheera, were got purified themselves with the recitation of sacred names of Prabhu. Oh! Rama, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you. Whoever recites or listens to this glorious Sri Ramacharitha would get rid of all the impurities and eventually attain the Paramdhama. The Supreme Lord Rama is Sarvajja, and Kripanidhi, he is the protector of the people who are surrendered at his lotus feet. Oh! Mortals, even the dull-minded Tulsidas attained the grace of that supreme Lord and achieved the serenity of mind, therefore worship at the lotus feet of compassionate Lord Rama. Oh! Raghuveera, I am a Dheena and you are a Dheenabhandu, Oh! Raghuvamsharathna, kindly remove the vicious cycles of Bhavabhaya.”

 

Sri Goswami Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “ The glorious Sri Ramacharitha Manas was written by Lord Shambhu, which removed the darkness of ignorance of Tulsidas, therefore it was written in the simple language of Awadhi, the glorious legends of Rama is unblemished, it purifies the souls,  it is highly auspicious provides eternal welfare, the serenity of mind, Gnanam and Bhakti, it removes the powerful Maya of the Lord, it removes lust, desire and impurities of the mind.  Whoever takes a dip in the beautiful Manasaras/pond of Sri Ramacharitha, would not get burned by the scorching heat of the Samsara.”

 

||Ithi Sri Ramacharitha Manase Sakala Kalikalusha Vidhwamsvane Sapthama: Sopana: Samaptha: ||

||  Sarvam Krishnarppanam ||

||Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram||

Chapter -26 - Uththarakandam

The conversation between Lord Mahadeva and Goddess Parvathi/The significance of the recitation of Sri Ramacharitha Manas

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Girija, there is no piousness superior to the association with the ascetics, Rishis and sages, but it is difficult to achieve. The Veda and Scriptures say that without the grace of Lord Sri Hari it is impossible to attain the association of the Sadhus. Oh! Bhavani, I have narrated the glorious Sri Ramacharitha, it would release the Jeeva from the knot of Samsara. It would enhance the devotion of the reader and listener at the lotus feet of Lord Rama who is Kalpavruksha to the people who are surrendered to him. Whoever listens or reads to it would get relieved from all the sins by words, deeds, and mind. Oh! Bhavani,  the performance of righteous deeds, visit sacred places, Yoga, Vairagya, Gnana, the performance of rites, Dharmacharana, Vratha, Japa, Dhanakarma, Samyamam, self-control, Tapas, Yaga, veneration of Pithrus, preceptors, twice-born, ascetics, Rishis and Sages, Vidhya, Vinaya, Viveka, and all those spiritual and religious rites prescribed in the scriptures and Veda provides the same results and piousness of the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari. The devotion at the lotus feet of supreme Lord Raghunatha who is eulogized by Veda, can be achieved only with the grace of him, it is difficult to attain even for the Rishis, the people who engages in the constant recitation of the Sri Ramacharitha, and listening to it would attain Bhakti very easily.  1) Whoever has sincere devotion at the lotus feet of Sri Ramachandra, would be considered as Gnani, Sarvajja, Sarvasidhdha, as the jewel in the Universe, Panditha, noble-soul, Dharmaparayana, and protector of the clan. 2) Whoever worships that Lord Raghu sincerely would be considered as an expert in Neethishashthra, sharp-minded, renowned in Veda and its highest philosophies, he is the knower of Sidhdhantha, Sidhdhapurusha, skilled, and extremely valorous. 3) The Devanadhi Ganga who is the purifier of the Earth and lands that bears her water-courses/several tributaries are fortunate, 4) The women who follow strict chastity is fortunate 5) The The king who follows the Neethishasthra and wisely rules the Kingdom are fortunate 6) The Brahmin who sincerely follows the Dharmacharana is fortunate. 7) The wealth used for charities and the performance of rites is fortunate/ wealth kept unused by a miser, wealth utilized for immoral deeds, wealth used for fulfilling one’s own desires are inauspicious, 8) The money and grains used for the performance of pious deeds are fortunate 9) People who spend their lives in the association of virtuous, noble, learned, ascetics are fortunate 10) People who spend their lives in the service of Bhramin is extremely fortunate.”

Lord Mahadeva continues “Oh! Bhavani, The family is fortunate to have the person with intense devotion at the lotus feet of supreme Lord Raghupathi, he is considered as honorable, and commendable as well. I was keeping this Sri Ramacharitha highly confidential in my heart, after seeing your devotion to Rama, I have narrated the legend of Raghupathi to you. It should not be recited a person who is Lobhi, soaked in material welfare and worldly matters, the person who has no interest in listening to the glorious legends of Raghupathi, a disbeliever in Veda and Scriptures, Krodhi, and morally wrong, it should not be recited to a Bhramanadhrohi/who work against the twice-born, even if he is rich and powerful like Indra. It should be recited to the people, who are fond of association with ascetics, Rishis, Sages, and noble, people who have respect to twice-born and preceptors, people who have belief in rites, devoted, honest, respect to the twice-born, preceptor, and Go. Whoever sincerely devoted to Raghunatha would love to read or recite it as dear as their lives. The nectar-like Kathamrutha of Sri Ramacharitha should be consumed with extreme fondness, with the bowl-like ears. Oh! Girija, I have narrated the legend of Rama which removes the Kalimala, impurities, and sins of the Jeeva. The Veda and scriptures, intellectuals recommend that the Sriramakatha is the supreme cure for the Samsararoga. It enhances the devotion in the Jeeva. Whoever has the grace of that Supreme Lord Sri Hari would achieve that Bhakti, whoever recites or listen to it with devotion and faith would get all their desires fulfilled. Whoever praises the recitation of the glorious Ramacharitha would cross the ocean of worldly existence effortlessly, like the waterlogged in the footprint of the cow.” Devi Gauri was highly pleased listening to it, spoke in a melodious voice “ Oh! Natha, I have got rid of all my misconceptions with your grace, and I have attained Ananyabhakthi at the lotus feet of Lord Rama. Oh! Vishweshwara, I am extremely contented with your grace, I have attained the fruit of intense devotion at the feet of Raghupathi, and all my afflictions have ended.”